Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korean farming experts seek Russia’s help to expand crop variety
DPRK agriculture academy delegation aims to boost links with Russian researchers as Pyongyang eyes higher crop yields
December 8, 2025
Families of abductees in North Korea ‘devastated’ by Lee’s ignorance on issue
Families union calls for Seoul to make issue ‘top priority,’ saying government hasn’t taken meaningful action
December 5, 2025
How a question about forgotten prisoners in North Korea sparked a firestorm
Politicians have weaponized Lee Jae Myung’s remarks on ROK detainees, but the real issue is what will bring them home
December 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un promises ‘eye-opening’ changes as 2nd year of factory plan nears end
An in-depth analysis of the North Korean leaders’ factory inspections, onset of winter and warnings about prosperity
December 5, 2025
Graves at Ukraine war memorial suggest North Korea may up official death count
Satellite imagery shows rapid progress on memorial and cemetery in Pyongyang, honoring troops killed fighting for Russia
December 5, 2025
South Korea calls for dialogue to secure return of detainees held by North Korea
Seoul says suspension of inter-Korean talks remains an obstacle to freeing six ROK nationals held on espionage charges
December 4, 2025
Seoul praises legal change banning activist balloon launches toward North Korea
Unification ministry says amendment to aviation law no longer allows launches under 2 kg, amid crackdown on leafleting
December 4, 2025
Seoul boosts spending on inter-Korean cooperation, but guts human rights budget
Unification ministry focuses heavily on improving ties with North Korea, cutting spending on human rights by 97%
December 3, 2025
Seoul says it can release North Korean POWs when asked about ROK detainees
Top security official proposes repatriation after Lee Jae Myung says he’s unaware of South Koreans imprisoned in DPRK
December 3, 2025
North Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2025
December 3, 2025
